Many would assume that successful entrepreneurial outcomes are largely attributable to skill. Of course, we'd all like to think so - where's the equity in dumb luck? However, getting struck by lightning does not necessarily make one an expert on electricity. I've seen "successful" people fail miserably on subsequent attempts, and raging flakes hit highly publicized home runs (occasionally more than once). It's tiresome when somebody points to their sole metaphorical lottery win as evidence of superior skill and ability, versus demonstrating a track record that regularly defies the odds...